Next Rnd: * SSK, rep from * around – 10 sts. Rep the last rnd once more – 5 sts. Sl 5 sts onto dpn and make I-Cord as follows:

Next Row (RS): * K5, do not turn work. Slide sts to beg of needle to work next row from RS. Rep from * until cord measures 4” long. Cut yarn, leaving an end. Thread end into yarn needle. Draw end through 5 sts on needle and pull up tightly. Fasten off. Tie cord in knot as in photo.

FINISHING

Sew 1 button to knot. Fold button up to top of ribbing and mark opposite side of top edge for buttonloop. With sewing needle and waxed thread, make buttonloop on top edge of ribbing by making 2 long straight sts, then working over these sts in buttonhole st. Sl button through buttonloop. Place 1 end of handle at each side as in photo, then sew on button, sewing through hole in end of handle.